Russia
Crude Oil , International
Lawmaker Urges State Dept. to Boost Oil Price War Diplomacy
McCaul applauds efforts to convince Saudis and Russians to cut production.
Exploration & Production
Halliburton, Gazprom Neft Sign Memo on Cooperation in Russia
The operations at the Achimov Formation are not subject to sanctions.
Crude Oil , Trade , International , Shale Plays
Opinion: Why Shale Skeptics Are Wrong
While long-time shale skeptics may be broadcasting a “Return to Normalcy” thesis, there is a simpler question for those not anchored to that thesis: Whose side are you on?
Crude Oil , Trade , International
Trump Says He Will Enter Saudi-Russia Oil Dispute At Appropriate Time
The Trump administration is considering a diplomatic push to get Saudi Arabia to close its taps and using the threat of sanctions on Russia to force them to reduce output, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Crude Oil , Trade , Legislation
Iraq Oil Minister Urges OPEC, Non-OPEC Emergency Meeting
In a letter seen by Reuters, Iraq's oil minister asked OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo to help "urgently achieve" extraordinary meetings of the OPEC+ group.
Business , Crude Oil , Trade , International , Shale Plays
Saudi-Russian Oil Price War Unlikely To End Soon
Several industry experts agree that the Russian move was directly targeted at the U.S. shale oil industry, which will bear the brunt of the price war.
Crude Oil , International
Saudi Arabia, Russia Raise Stakes In Oil Standoff
Saudis rebuff Russian request for talks, plan to hike output to record in April.
Restructurings , Investment , Crude Oil , Acquisitions & Divestitures , Mergers
Post-Meltdown: Expect Surge Of Shale Bankruptcies, Experts Say
A wounded oil and gas industry enjoys better numbers the day after prices plummeted, but steep debt will likely bring about a wave of M&A, bankruptcies and litigation.
Crude Oil , Trade , International
Oil Prices Jump After Rout On Stimulus Hopes
Russia also signaled that talks with OPEC remained possible with its oil minister, Alexander Novak, saying he has not ruled out joint measures with OPEC to stabilize the market.
Crude Oil , Trade , International
‘Crazy’ Saudi Oil Price Cuts Seen Reigniting Market Share War
The world's top producers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and other Middle East producers were last locked in a market share war between 2014 and 2016.